timothy468
Responses from timothy468
My impressions of the much Hyped LAIV Harmony DAC (I ordered one and Listened to it.) I read your post with interest, and it sounds like you were very disappointed. I’m really sorry to hear that you had that experience. I had a couple of random thoughts and comments based on what other people have been saying, and in response to y... | |
Another request for Streamer Transport options Not sure of the "correct" answer to your question. I use the LHY Audio LPS25VA as a cleaner supply than the wall wart to a Laiv micro-DDC and that really "cleans up" the sound from my Innuos Zen Mk3 to my Laiv DAC. My Streamer is connected to a Ta... | |
Another request for Streamer Transport options I agree that the Innuos ZEN MK3 streamer/ripper is a terrific option - a good quality unit purchased used will be well under $3K. Typically, you would connect it to a good DAC and then from there you could go to your desired targets (the Anthem S... | |
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer I noted that Steve Huff reviewed the Puritan PSM156 in 2022, and the Taihang more recently, and currently uses the Taihang in his system, from which I would infer that it is "better". He calls it a better bang for the buck, although there are but ... | |
Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? Thanks again to all. To Glenn, I am not at all "stuck" - I came here for ideas and recommendations. The recommendations I have rceived so far (here and elsewhere) are to check out Hana and Dynavector models. as well as the low priced lines Bill me... | |
Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? The Laiv Harmony L-Ext phono extender for their HP2A preamplifier is proprietary in design with a "LE-LINK" cable providing the power to the extender and the pathway for the signal to the preamp in one cable. I suppose I could place a MM pre in li... | |
Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? Thanks to all for this helpful advice. Seems that the only path forward is to bite the bullet and get a new MC cartridge on my current turntable, change the impedence setting on the L-Ext for my preamp to 100Ω, and all shall be good. I suppose som... | |
Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? Similar to a Phono Box E Phono Preamp I got a while back on Amazon, but cheaper. I used that to eliminate hum and improve my signal to noise ratio from an old turntable to my reciever. Gave it when I sold the TT to a friend. | |
Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? The Laiv Harmony HP2A, using their L-Ext (phono input) allows me to change the input impedance via their "selectable input impedance" at 22Ω / 47Ω / 100Ω / 470Ω / 1kΩ / 47kΩ. I am currently set up at 47kΩ (which matches the TT MM output) but the g... | |
Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile? @katzenjammer27 Log in first, then go to the main page. Next to the "Audiogon: the high end audio community" thing in the upper left, there is a drop-down button. Click on it and then choose "Virual Systems". Once on that page, click on the right-... | |
Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile? Alright. Done! I added a picture of my dog snarling at my speakers, to remind bad guys that the welcome committee here is comprised of mangy curs. Them, a security system and knowledge in self-defense strategies makes me feel fairly comfortable sh... | |
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer I finally added two Taihang Power Enhancers from Vinshine Audio to my system. The hardest part was waiting for them to arrive! It’s a hot day and two window AC units are going and so is an air purifier, so it’s noisy today and not an ideal day for... | |
Chair I see used stress less all the time at pretty good prices. I bought mine new. There is a ring you can buy to elevate it 2” of it feels too low. | |
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday I have had problems using Qobuz Connect and my Innuos ZEN MK3 streamer. As an aside, that streamer choice was muted in Qobuz and it took me way too long to figure that out! But every now and then (three times so far) when I use Qobuz Connect while... | |
Make speakers disappear. Simple, cheap Well, perhaps you're right. But I prefer to not have black walls and my wife would absolutely not permit it in a house in which grandchildren cavort, people come to visit and we go about doing our activities of daily living. |